13th International Symposium on Healthy Aging

10 March 2018 - 11 March 2018

Acupuncture effective for treating ageing-related disorders

Dr. Joseph Delano Fule Robles, 20180319063902

Acupuncture has been offered as a treatment option for a wide range of conditions. Recent evidence suggests that it can help in the management of ageing-related diseases.

Expert calls for improved access to healthcare database for big data research

Jackey Suen, 20180316062509

While big data have been used to promote better healthcare services in Hong Kong, access to local healthcare database has to be improved to fully unleash the power of big data research.

Treatment of chronic intractable pain is evolving in Hong Kong

Dr. Joseph Delano Fule Robles, 20180316061706

Advances in treatment of chronic non-cancer pain in Hong Kong, including the use of opioids and new techniques in neuromodulation for the treatment, are discussed at the 13^th International Symposium on Healthy Aging.

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Breastfeeding may weaken the impact of overweight, obesity on blood pressure in kids

6 days ago

Regardless of birth weight, being obese at preschool age is associated with a greater risk of elevated blood pressure during early childhood, a recent China study has found. A longer duration of breastfeeding appears to help mitigate such a risk.

High dose comparable to lower doses of ACE inhibitors for heart failure

Jairia Dela Cruz, 3 days ago

In patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) receiving angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, high dosing confers benefits for the risk of death or hospitalization that are similar to that obtained with lower dosing, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Managing OA in primary care

5 days ago

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common condition affecting the joints. Dr Lee Eu Jin, an Orthopaedic Surgeon from Liberty Orthopaedic Clinic at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore, shares his insights with Pearl Toh on how to manage OA in the primary care setting.